HomeMy WebLinkAbout4456 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO.7CU6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
DWELLING HEIGHT IN R-3 AND R-4 ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control physical development
within their borders and to ensure public health, safety and welfare are maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the regulations must be driven by conformance with State and local law
that protect public interest, health and safety; and,
WHEREAS, to accommodate Pasco's forecasted population growth in a limited Urban
Growth Area, City staff believe increasing the maximum dwelling height in the medium and high
density zoning districts will facilitate housing development; and,
WHEREAS, no conflicts with the adopted International Building Code or any other
adopted local or State law have arisen or are anticipated; and,
WHEREAS, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the community by
regulating building height the City Council hereby approves the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to amend the City of Pasco Municipal Code; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Pasco Municipal code 25.65.050 (R-3 Medium Density Residential
District) shall be amended as follows:
25.65.050 Development Standards
(6) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 3340 feet, except a greater height may be approved by
special permit;
Section 2. That Pasco Municipal code 25.70.050 (R-4 High Density Residential District)
shall be amended as follows:
25.70.050 Development Standards
(6) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 3345 feet, except a greater height may be approved by
special permit;
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law this �day of ft, j1pi^ 2019.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk D&&60 OQ"tqO-\
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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